Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2023 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park. For the sixth straight week, the leader in the rankings is
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A Closer Look at Breeders’ Cup Classic Contender Slow Down Andy
The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall and this regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars.
The Magnificence of Inspirational Fan-Favorite Zenyatta
For some fans, Zenyatta represented more than a racehorse. For Beth Shimkin of Pasadena, Calif., who battled depression for many years before she died of cancer in May 2012, the history-making mare offered a ray of light in a dark world. Zenyatta Born: April 1, 2004
Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know From a Busy Breeders’ Cup Prep Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from a big weekend of action that included two races on Saturday that are part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.
